Decarbonization of industrial thermal processes with heat pumps

The decarbonization of industrial thermal processes represents one of the most complex challenges in the energy transition of energy-intensive industries. Latest generation industrial heat pumps offer a concrete solution for this objective, allowing the production of high-temperature process heat using electricity potentially from renewable sources, drastically reducing CO2 emissions compared to traditional systems based on fossil fuels.

The most promising applications include the production of low and medium pressure steam, the preheating of process fluids, and the generation of high-temperature hot water for various industrial processes. Industries such as food, textile, paper, and chemical can achieve emission reductions of up to 90% for thermal processes, while simultaneously improving overall energy efficiency and reducing vulnerability to fossil fuel price fluctuations.